Major European airport closed after drones spotted leaving dozens stranded | News World

An airport in the Netherlands has been shut down after ‘multiple drones’ were spotted in the area.

Air traffic at Eindhoven Airport has been suspended and flights are being diverted, including via Rotterdam, Brussels and Weeze.

Ruben Brekelmans, the Dutch defence minister, said on X (formerly Twitter) this evening: ‘Multiple drones have been spotted at Eindhoven Airport.

‘Civilian and military air traffic has therefore been suspended. Defence’s counter-drone measures are on standby to intervene.’

Brekelmans said that police and military officers are at the scene.

‘Further investigation is ongoing and we will take action where necessary,’ he added

Dozens of people have been left stranded in the departure hall, Dutch broadcaster NOS reports.

Earlier today that the Dutch defence ministry said drones were spotted last night over Volkel Air Base, about 18.6 miles from Eindhoven Airport.

Royal Netherlands Air Force personnel attempted to shoot them down.

The latest sightings come after a spate of drone activity in Denmark, Sweden and Germany, including near a Swedish naval base.

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